Los Angeles: Former 'Dexter' star CS Lee has joined season 2 of 'HBO's True Detective'.

The 42-year-old actor will appear in the role of State Attorney General Richard Geldof. Richard Geldof is described as an ambitious, political man who is well spoken and intelligent, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Lee joins the all-star cast of Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Taylor Kitsch and Rachel McAdams. 'True Detective' season 2 is to follow three police officers and a career criminal. Filming on the eight-episode season is currently underway in California.

Lee is best known for his role in 'Dexter' as Vince Masuka, and has also appeared in 'Criminal Minds' and 'Blue Bloods'.